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Protecting Scotland's Place in the UK

In the run up to the referendum in 2014, the SNP promised it was a “once in a generation” event, yet they have ever since been agitating for a re-run of the vote. The day after the UK voted to leave the EU, the First Minister held a press conference saying a second independence referendum was highly likely and has been pressing for one ever since, despite most Scots wanting stability and for the SNP to focus on the day job.

The Borders voted overwhelmingly to remain part of the United Kingdom and the SNP needs to accept this and move on.

A second referendum is disrespectful to the majority of Scots and the focus should be using the powers the Parliament already has to improve our public services and on getting the best deal for Scotland post Brexit.

If you agree with me, you can sign our petition against a second independence referendum here.

Commenting on the Prime Minister's announcement that there will be a General Election on 8th June, local MSP John Lamont said: “I very much welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement and agree an election in June is necessary to secure the strong and stable leadership the UK needs to see us throu

In what was the second public meeting hosted by John Lamont MSP, nearly 200 residents from Melrose and the surrounding area turned up to hear what they could do to stop the SNP’s plans to break up Britain.

The Scottish Borders does not want a second independence referendum and calling for one is against the wishes of the majority of Scots. This is the message from local MSP John Lamont the week the Scottish Parliament is due to vote on the issue.

Commenting on today’s announcement from the First Minister that she will seek permission to hold another independence referendum, John Lamont MSP said: “The Borders overwhelmingly rejected separation in 2014 and I have little doubt their opinion has not changed.

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